Sermons on Rocky:

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Jesus Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war. Yet even as some preach that safety and peace is at hand, others warn of new possibilities for global ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have A Listening Heart

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 6, 2002

We need to be quiet so we can hear God

WE NEED TO HAVE A LISTENING HEART? So, in your earliest waking moments of the day, consciously start praising God right away, first thing, for good things that He is and for good things that He’s doing. Focus your heart on Jesus as the only One you’re doing things for, as the source ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Free Indeed

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Oct 29, 2002

Many people feel freedom comes in being free from anything and everything except themselves. Jesus helps us discover that true freedom is found in Him and His Word of Truth.

Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36 Free Indeed 10/27/02 A park ranger by the name of John Elliott was once caught in a blizzard high in the Rocky Mountains. As a result of the storm he became lost. It was only by the grace of God that he eventually saw a cabin and crawling to the door with his last ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Resolve—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

The Call to Resolve—III—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination As an out of town man on his first business trip to Jacksonville, FL, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hear God Speak (Acts - Part 26) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to prepare my heart to hear God

How to hear God speak Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 26 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - July 13, 2003 One of the most basic claims of Christianity is that God speaks to people… … “and God said…” (over & over..) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Beginning Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: *other

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004

Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Hinders Our Prayers?

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004

Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:4

Denomination: Baptist

Make Room For The Camels

Contributed by David Smith on May 28, 2005

A message from Genesis Chapters 22,23,24 that shows the parrallel of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob to God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. It is also a message to validate the need for the Gifts of the Spirit.

Title: “Make Room For The Camels” Text: Genesis 24:10 “The history of what will happen in the future, is hidden in the book of Genesis” Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 – “The thing that has been, is that which shall be. There is nothing new under the son.” Ecclesiastes 3:15 – “If you want to know what will ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Embracing His Kingdom & Will Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004

When we come to Him in prayer, we come acknowledging His Kingship in our lives (posture) and pray for His will to be done on earth (purpose).

Matt 6:9-10 EMBRACING HIS KINGDOM & HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War On Earth Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

War on Earth

War on Earth Revelation 12:13-14, “13And when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the child. 14But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle. This allowed her to fly to a place prepared for her in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing And Doing, Two Different Things Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 16, 2002

I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because I have it serviced four times a ye

WW011602 Knowing and doing -two different things John 9:39-10:3 Beginning: I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Third in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handling the Hard Times" (Sermon #3) TEXT: Heb 6: 16-20 INTRODUCTION · Thinking recently about how much our lives are like the weather Ø Sometimes sunny, partly cloudy or clouds off in the distance, beautiful rainbow, rainy or a storm ( Get ready for the rain and storm – umbrella, raincoat, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

The dangers of unChristian speech

THE TONGUE IS A DANGEROUS WEAPON © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: James 3:1-12 n In 1899 four newspaper reporters from Denver, Colorado, set out to tear down the Great Wall of China. They almost succeeded. Literally. The four met by chance one Saturday night, in a Denver railway depot. Al ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal